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It’s not clear if he was heading to Ant’s nearby rented property, although the two have spoken since Ant was released from police custody.

Dec gripped the straps of his black backpack as he broke cover for the first time since filming Saturday Night Takeaway with Ant on March 18 - just hours before Ant crashed his car and failed a breathalyser test at the roadside.

Ant and Dec were at the centre of crisis talks with ITV bosses yesterday, who jointly decided to pull this weekend’s SNT from the TV schedule so Ant could head back to rehab for a second stint.

Declan Donnelly leaves his west London home this morning (Image: Daily Mirror)

ITV is currently discussing its options for the remaining two episodes, scheduled to broadcast on March 31 and April 7, but has confirmed Ant definitely will not be part of them.

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It remains to be seen whether Dec could present them both by himself, or replace Ant with another co-host - like Scarlett Moffatt or Stephen Mulhern, who both already contribute to SNT.

Either way, Ant will not be joining him for the series finale, which has been due to take place in Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.

Declan Donnelly leaves his west London home this morning (Image: Daily Mirror)

Throughout the series, Ant and Dec have been heavily plugging their end-of-filming extravaganza, which would see 200 hand-picked fans join them on a specially chartered flight and enjoy seven days in Orlando.

But concerns were raised yesterday that Ant’s arrest - even though no charges have yet been filed - could interfere with his US work visa, meaning he could be stopped from entering the country.

Declan Donnelly leaves his west London home this morning (Image: Daily Mirror)